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Bronx Democrats rally behind Zohran
“You can’t find a person in this crowd that has had unilateral ascent on anything, so we shouldn’t look for that. We should look for commonality,” Bronx Dems Chair Jamaal Bailey said.
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State Legislature in store for some major reshuffling
Retirements and local electoral wins could reshape the Democratic makeup of the 2027 state legislative class.
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New York’s consulates bring in the world
Consuls provide passports and tourist visas, while blending advocacy and, oftentimes, gentle diplomacy to further a nation’s domestic and foreign interests.
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Canadian tourists aren’t crossing the border to visit NY amid Trump tensions
“We love you. It wasn’t us, it was him,” Gov. Kathy Hochul told our northern neighbors.
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Nadler, retiring, leaves highly anticipated void in Manhattan politics
Into which scores of ambitious Manhattan electeds could leap.
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How much authority will the court-appointed Rikers boss actually have? Applicants want to know
The deadline for the city and the Legal Aid Society to submit recommendations for a Rikers “remediation manager” is Friday.
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Stefanik attends clambake fundraiser ahead of potential run for governor
The Republican congressional representative criticized Hochul over her opposition to fracking.
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A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
The jails system will be turned over to federal control.
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Hochul officially shifts into campaign mode
Gov. Kathy Hochul is out with her first reelection ad, which pits her squarely against President Donald Trump.
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At least a dozen PACs are looking to spend on the NYC mayoral race
Pro-Cuomo, pro-Mamdani, anti-anyone but Jim Walden? There’s a committee for pretty much everyone.
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Oberacker to challenge Riley in NY-19
The Republican state senator informed local GOP leaders of his plan to run against swing seat Democratic Rep. Josh Riley.
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Latest haul: Mamdani posts $1 million+ in private donations
The Democratic nominee for mayor continues to rake it in.
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Indictment: For home renovations, a TV cameo, catering and cash, Ingrid Lewis-Martin traded her influence
The former chief adviser to Eric Adams and the “Lioness of City Hall” was charged with corruption again on Thursday.
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Eric Adams’ son made a zombie rap film with Argento son
Tony and Gina Argento were indicted by the Manhattan district attorney Thursday. Their son and nephew Tony has an artistic relationship with Jordan Coleman.
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No, Hochul can’t stop Trump from taking control of the state National Guard
The governor has no legal pathway to stop Trump from federalizing the New York National Guard or countermanding orders that he gives to the state’s National Guard troops.
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Jim Walden’s ‘drop-out challenge’ could have a snag (other than huge egos)
There is pressure to consolidate the field to beat Zohran Mamdani, but dropping out of the race could be expensive for candidates who have accepted public matching funds.
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Cuomo campaign distances itself from right-wing ‘memelord’
A professional meme creator claimed to be making them for Andrew Cuomo. The campaign quickly said ‘He’s not with us’
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How the WFP held their NYC mayoral primary slate together
Co-Directors Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper courted Adrienne Adams, sidelined Jessica Ramos, and pushed and pushed for a cross endorsement.
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No YOU want to decriminalize prostitution!
Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are both slamming Zohran Mamdani for past support for decriminalizing sex work. Cuomo signed a repeal of a prostitution loitering law in 2021.
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